HOV Health Team

Dr. Kelly McCants

Dr. McCants is board certified in cardiovascular disease, advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. Before joining Norton Healthcare, Dr. McCants served as medical director of the Samsky Advanced Heart Failure Center at Piedmont Healthcare in Atlanta. Dr. McCants has been working with heart failure patients for over two decades. KC Medical group of cardiologists provide the latest technology and personalized care to “at risk” patients with cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Lenore Coleman

Lenore Coleman received her Bachelor of Arts from Revelle College, University of California, San Diego and Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of California, San Francisco. She completed an ASHP approved residency in Ambulatory Care at the USC School of Pharmacy.
Dr. Coleman has been a practicing pharmacist for over 28 years and has worked as a clinical pharmacist in Acute Care, Ambulatory Care, Long Term Care, and Community Pharmacy settings. Within each of these practices, Dr. Coleman has focused on the care and management of people with diabetes.

Dr. Coleman was Chief of Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Services at the VA Sepulveda Medical Center. There she was responsible for the coordination of seven clinical pharmacists, four primary care residents and the Patient Ambulatory Care and Education (PACE) clinical pharmacy program.

Michele Ballard

Michele Ballard is a registered and licensed dietitian with diverse work experience in the field of nutrition. Ms. Ballard has worked in the local government, community, and school settings for many years, utilizing various evidenced-based curriculum. Michele is passionate about helping individuals to eat better and live more vibrant lives. She has done this by equipping and inspiring culturally, socioeconomically diverse individuals and communities with culturally relevant information and strategies to address barriers that prevent them from making healthier dietary choices. Ms. Ballard’s special interests include weight management, diabetes prevention and management, plant-based nutrition, and heart disease management and prevention. She is committed to sharing her prowess to decrease the occurrence of diet-related diseases.

Dr. Brian Stone

Dr. Brian Stone is a native of Birmingham Alabama. He is a product of the Birmingham city school system “academic enrichment program” of the 70’s. He graduated from John Carroll Catholic High School in 1977 on a full academic AFROTC scholarship to Rutgers University. He attended the Morehouse School of Medicine and the University of Alabama School of Medicine (Birmingham) receiving his MD in 1985. Dr. Stone served for 19 years in the Air Force. He is the founder and current president of Jasper Urology Associates which is the leading provider of urologic care in that region of the state of Alabama for over 13 years. He created the robotic surgery program at the Walker Baptist Medical Center in 2010. He is currently the Chief of Staff of Walker Baptist Medical Center in Jasper, Alabama. He has been fight for “diversity and inclusion” of people of color in all aspects of medical research since the 1990’s.

Cindy Oden

Ms. Oden is a dedicated nurse practitioner with 14 years of experience serving as a clinician and patient advocate in diverse underserved practice settings. Her commitment to patient care stems from a strong belief in always doing what is right for the patient, coupled with a solid background in customer service. She began her journey by earning her nursing degree from Georgia State University and has since worked across various specialties including emergency medicine, interventional pain management, oncology, mental health and aesthetics. Driven by a passion for exploration and service, Cindy has traversed the country as a traveling nurse, gaining invaluable experiences along the way. She furthered her education by obtaining a master’s degree in nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing with a concentration in family nurse practitioner, graduating with high honors. Beyond her clinical duties, Cindy remains actively engaged in professional organizations such as the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, International Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Nurses and Georgia Emergency Nurses Association. This involvement reflects her commitment to ongoing learning and advancement within the nursing community. Outside of her professional endeavors, Cindy finds joy in spending quality time with her family and friends, as well as indulging her passion for travel and exploration

Dr. Tiffanni Forbes

Dr. Tiffanni Forbes MD is a board certified Internal Medicine physician with over 25 years of experience. She has dedicated her career helping patients as a hospitalist and educator with  a focus on community healthcare, diversity in medicine, and medical cannabis .  Dr. Forbes is the owner and medical director of Better Health Wellness, a medical cannabis Telehealth practice that certifies  patient throughout Georgia and assist them on their journey in receiving  cannabis in Georgia.

Dr. Xavier Bryant

Dr. Xavier Bryant, PharmD, RPh, is an accomplished healthcare leader with diverse experience in pharmacy, public health, and healthcare consulting. Dr. Bryant is the pharmacy coordinator for the MSM HEAL clinic, where he oversees medication management and ensures quality care for underserved communities. As the owner of Rx Meds Pharmacy, he leads efforts to provide accessible and personalized pharmaceutical care.

Dr. Bryant has been instrumental in the COVID-19 response, collaborating with institutions such as Duke University, Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), and Emory University. His work during the pandemic included facilitating vaccine distribution, coordinating community health initiatives, and supporting healthcare institutions in managing the public health crisis.

With a deep commitment to medication therapy management, Dr. Bryant has helped patients and healthcare providers optimize treatment plans for improved health outcomes. His passion for advancing patient care and empowering the pharmacy profession continues to drive his contributions to healthcare, both locally and nationally.

Lisa Graham

Renew an Live, LLC is a Diabetes and Nutrition Education Company. I worked for many years in a hospital diabetes education program but I realized that patients were looking for new ways to receive their education. Patients want to have more of a say in regards to there health care management. Patients want to know that you are listening and that you value their input in regards to the care that they receive. I started my company to help people with diabetes reach their full potential I know that diabetes education can change peoples lives.